California · Metropolitan Area
Canyon Lake is a small city in California with a population of 11,107. Residents earn $124,948 per year, which is 66% above the national average.
Based on current data, Canyon Lake receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Canyon Lake offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Canyon Lake is $124,948, which is significantly higher than the national average — 66% above $75,149. This places Canyon Lake among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. Only 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 49 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Canyon Lake is $647,300, making it a premium housing market at 130% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,524 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.2x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Canyon Lake is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 118 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,165 per 100,000, 41% below the national average.
29.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Canyon Lake enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F. Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 93.5% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.5% |
| 51% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $124,948 |
| 66% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $55,877 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,565 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $116,511 |
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.8% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 148,394 |
| County GDP | $351,753M |
| Restaurants | 8,853 |
| Healthcare | 13,951 |
| Retail | 9,811 |
| Manufacturing | 4,357 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,097 |
| 188% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.56% |
| Commute Time | 48.6 min |
| Work from Home | 27.9% |
| Census Median | $647,300 |
| 130% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $692,044 |
| Median List Price | $762,449 |
| Median List Price | $762,449 |
| $/Sq Ft | $391 |
| Homes Sold | 14 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.6% |
| Price Drops | 28.1% |
| Inventory | 82 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,524 |
| 117% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $3,315 |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,097 |
| 188% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.56% |
| Obesity | 34.9% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.9% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.9% |
| Depression | 26.6% |
| Mental Distress | 19.3% |
| Physical Distress | 13.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.8% |
| Premature Death | 5,325/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 13,951 |
| Total Violent | 118.3/100K |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 27.3/100K |
| Assault | 91.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,165.0/100K |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 163.8/100K |
| Theft | 828.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 172.9/100K |
| Arson | 18.2/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 238 |
| FEMA Disasters | 364 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 66.0°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 11.7 inches |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,425 ft (434 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,855/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.6883°N, 117.2635°W |
| County FIPS | 06059 |
Winner: Democrat by 2.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 29.5% |
| 12% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.0% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,855/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 67 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 13,951 |
| Restaurants | 8,853 |
| Retail Stores | 9,811 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 238 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 364 |
| Avg Commute | 48.6 min |
| Work from Home | 27.9% |